Today is Tuesday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2015. There are two days left in the year. On this date: In 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was slain in Canterbury Cathedral by knights loyal to King Henry II. In 1808, the 17th president of the United States, Andrew Johnson, was born in […]
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Today’s Highlight in History:
On Dec. 29, 1975, a bomb exploded in the main terminal of New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing 11 people (it’s never been determined who was responsible). Ten years ago International monitors said they would review Iraq’s parliamentary elections in response to fraud complaints by Sunni Arab and secular Shiite groups. Five years ago The Obama […]
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A look back on 2015
The year 2015 was one of struggle and hope – and a poignant reminder of just how interlinked those two things are. We met with tragedy, heartache and fear, yet emerged with resolve to rise above our adversaries, above difficult circumstances and above our own less noble impulses in order to move forward. The milestones […]
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Editorial Roundup
Brattleboro Reformer (Vt.), Dec. 19: One of the biggest disappointments for many supporters of President Barack Obama has been his failure to prosecute, or even investigate, war crimes committed by officials of the United States in the lead up to the invasion of Iraq and in the so-called war on terror. In addition to investigating […]
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A message of thanks
The Knights of Columbus of Biddeford, Saco and Lyman would like to extend warm wishes and a big thank you to the community and parishioners of Good Shepard Parish for their support for our 17th annual free Thanksgiving dinner held this year at the Most Holy Trinity hall in Saco. The outpouring was again very […]
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Trump attacks publisher of largest NH newspaper
NASHUA, N.H. — New Hampshire’s largest newspaper, the Union Leader, is the latest target of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s attacks against the news media. Its offense? A frontpage editorial Monday by publisher Joseph McQuaid declaring, “Trump campaign insults NH voters’ intelligence.” “You have a very dishonest newspaper, it’s also a failing newspaper,” Trump told […]
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Taste test: Next generation of fake meats, vegan mayo
CONCORD, N.H. — How far have vegan alternatives come to tasting like the real thing? Not quite far enough, according to a panel of taste testers. “Noxious” and “kind of not natural” were among the reactions to some of the meatless alternatives being pushed by a new generation of vegan food makers who want to […]
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No major problems as snowstorm hits MA
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts commuters are heading to work through a sloppy mix of snow, slush and freezing rain but no major problems have been reported. State police on Tuesday morning reported several accidents, including two jack-knifed tractor-trailers on Interstate 495 in Chelmsford and several minor accidents on Route 24 in the Brockton/West Bridgewater area. […]
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Inspector dines at Boston Chipotle
BOSTON (AP) — The head of Boston’s Inspectional Services Department has followed through on his pledge to eat at the city’s embattled Cleveland Circle Chipotle location. The Boston Globe reports Commissioner William Christopher dined with his chief of staff, Indiara Alvarez, on Monday after the franchise was reopened over the weekend. The restaurant was closed […]